“Even if at first glance it looks like we are" just "delivering nothing — Vacuum is always a critical parameter in the process, as control over it is very complex.”
Dr. Eric Taberlet, Chief Executive Officer at Pfeiffer Vacuum (Pfeiffer Vacuum)
Exclusive Interview: Milestone Vacuum Technology

Creating a Stable Vacuum Demands Exceptional Expertise

Turning a fascination for vacuum into real applications and products  — the history of industrial vacuum engineering is closely connected to the name Pfeiffer Vacuum. Ever since 1890, everything at Asslar/Germany has revolved around the valuable “nothingness” of vacuum. “The perfect vacuum solution for every challenge” is the bold claim of the company from Hesse in Germany. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eric Taberlet spoke to us about challenges and future developments at the company.

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Whether for vaporization, sublimation, rectification, filtration, drying or conveying: all these process steps in chemical procedures are accelerated or made possible in the first place with vacuum. Pfeiffer Vacuum has embodied a fascination for vacuum technology and its possibilities for more than 125 years. The company is also perfectly set up for the challenges of Industry 4.0. (© Sean Pavone 2013/Pfeiffer Vacuum; © Kalyakan - stock.adobe.com [M]-Grimm)
Milestone Vacuum Technology

Nothing Works Without the “Nothing”...

It may just be “nothing,” but this “nothing” really packs a punch! Without vacuum, many everyday things would be impossible — whether spectacles, smartphones, medicines or foodstuffs with a long shelf life. Pfeiffer Vacuum has been synonymous for high-quality vacuum technology for over 125 years. And it is not just the technology itself that makes the company stand out, but above all its feeling for the different challenges faced by particular industries.

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The Novaplex Vector process triplex diaphragm pump harnesses the proven diaphragm pump head design in a configuration that reduces installation footprint by arranging pump heads in three dimensions. (SPX Flow)
Process Pumps

Enhanced Performance for the Oil Industry

Many of the innovative pump models introduced by SPX Flow are specifically designed to address challenges faced by the chemical, petrochemical, power and oil industries. The specialised pumps offer numerous benefits such as increased efficiency, enhanced reliability, reduced installation footprint, reduced weight, protection against leakages and high metering accuracy.

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„Durch die Fusion mit Praxair können wir im Bereich Anwendungstechnik die Entwicklungen aus beiden Welten übereinanderlegen.“
Elisabeth Mehlan (Linde)
Exclusive Interview: Milestone Technical Gases/Industrial Gases

“More Than Just a Supplier of Molecules”: This Is How the Gas Specialists Support Plant Operators and Consumers

Over 100 years after the development of the air separation process, gases are an indispensable ingredient in modern processes. Are we taking full advantage of these volatile enablers? Jens Waldeck, Linde Gas European CEO, and Elisabeth Mehlan, Head of Market Development in Europe, are convinced that, in order to win customers for new avenues in gas exploitation, it is essential to understand their processes.

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The latest version of Proseal’s proven OC Conveyor is capable of up to 60 packs per minute in single lane configuration and 120 packs per minute in twin lane. (Proseal)
Conveyors

Hygienic Conveyor Enhances Food Quality and Safety

Proseal has developed a new ultra-hygienic conveyor to help food manufacturers meet the highest food quality and safety standards. The next generation OC Conveyor incorporates a number of unique features that avoid potential food traps, together with an enhanced design which ensures fast and thorough cleaning during wash down.

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